Fresh Weekly Fruit Cup Prep
A simple, healthy snack prep recipe featuring a mix of fresh fruits tossed with citrus juice to keep them vibrant and fresh for up to five days. Perfect for busy weeks and on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup blueberries, whole
- 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 1 apple (Gala or Honeycrisp), cored and cubed
- 1 banana, sliced (added fresh daily)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
- Hull and slice strawberries into halves or quarters.
- Halve green grapes to prevent choking hazards.
- Peel and chop kiwi into bite-sized chunks.
- Core and cube apples, then toss immediately with lemon or orange juice to prevent browning.
- Combine all prepped fruit except banana in a large mixing bowl and gently toss with the juice to coat evenly.
- Optional: sprinkle chia seeds over the fruit and stir gently.
- Divide the fruit mixture evenly into 5 airtight containers, leaving space for fresh banana slices.
- Refrigerate the fruit cups; they will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
- Add banana slices fresh each morning before eating.
Notes
Use ripe but firm fruit to avoid mushiness. Always add banana slices fresh to prevent browning. Drain excess liquid if pooling occurs to maintain texture. Use airtight containers to keep fruit fresh and odors out. Frozen berries can be used if fresh are unavailable, but thaw and drain before prepping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container (approxi
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
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